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Dotel (1-3) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Diamondbacks after allowing an unearned run on two hits and a walk across two innings. He didn't record a strikeout.

Dotel pitched the 11th and 12th innings, and he gave up the deciding run of the game in the 12th on an RBI single from James McCann that scored Tyler Locklear. Dotel has yet to allow an earned run in three outings and six innings since returning from the injured list July 18 after missing more than a month with a lat problem. He owns a 4.44 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP across 24.1 innings and 12 outings with the Pirates in 2026.

The Phillies sent Trivino (back) to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.

Trivino's first scheduled rehab outing was rained out Tuesday, but he's ready to appear in games after missing the last three-plus weeks with a right thoracic muscle spasm. The veteran reliever has made five appearances in the majors this season between the Orioles and Phillies, yielding 10 runs with a 7:7 K:BB across six frames.

Ginkel was tagged with his first blown save of the season Tuesday against the Pirates after allowing an unearned run in the 10th inning.

Ginkel was the second Arizona pitcher to blow a save opportunity Tuesday after Paul Sewald couldn't close things out in the bottom of the ninth while holding a three-run lead. Ginkel had a one-run lead in the 10th, but a fielding error from first baseman Tyler Locklear allowed Endy Rodriguez to score. Ginkel tossed nine of his 13 pitches for strikes in this outing, and while he couldn't close out the game, he's been pitching well of late. He hasn't allowed an earned run in 10 of his 13 outings this month, posting a 3.46 ERA and 0.92 WHIP across 13 innings.

Sewald was tagged with a blown save Tuesday against the Pirates after allowing three runs on three hits -- including two home runs -- over one-third of an inning. He did not record a walk or a strikeout.

Sewald entered the bottom of the ninth inning holding a three-run lead, but he allowed a two-run shot to Brandon Lowe and a solo homer to Bryan Reynolds before recording an out. Arizona would end up getting the win in 12 innings, but this is not what the Diamondbacks need from their closer in tight games given their situation in the NL wild-card race. Sewald has blown two of his last three save chances and owns an inflated 8.22 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP across nine appearances (7.2 innings) in July.

Pfaadt tossed seven scoreless innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Pirates, allowing six hits and a walk while striking out four.

Even though Pfaadt couldn't secure a sixth consecutive win, he stayed hot and notched his 14th consecutive outing allowing two earned runs or fewer. He owns a 3.13 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 30:10 K:BB over that span, and while he's not overpowering hitters (5.9 K/9), he's limiting walks (2.0 BB/9) and homers (0.8 HR/9). The right-hander owns a career-best 4.00 ERA this season across 19 appearances (nine starts) and is scheduled to make his next start Monday at home against the Padres.

Fairbanks tossed a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts and earned his 14th save of the season Tuesday against the Phillies.

Fairbanks needed just nine pitches (eight strikes) to get the job done Tuesday in what was one of his most dominant outings of the campaign. Despite holding a 7.36 ERA across his eight appearances (7.1 innings) since the beginning of July, Fairbanks has gone 2-for-3 in save chances this month while posting a 13.5 K/9.

The Nationals optioned Varland to Triple-A Rochester following Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Blue Jays.

Varland will lose his place in the bullpen after coughing up three runs (two earned) without recording an out Tuesday. His demotion to Triple-A will free up a roster spot for Trevor Williams (elbow), who is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Beeter locked down the save Tuesday against the Blue Jays, recording a perfect inning while striking out one batter.

It took just 12 pitches (eight strikes) for Beeter to put away Toronto for his 11th save of the campaign. The 27-year-old has now recorded three saves in the last four days and has not allowed a run in that time. On the season, Beeter now owns a 3.58 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 34:20 K:BB through 32.2 innings.

Pagan recorded his 11th save of the season in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, giving up a hit and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

The veteran righty completed a combined shutout for the Reds staff that featured five different pitchers, as the group combined to allow just three singles. Pagan has converted all five of his save chances since coming off the IL at the beginning of July, and on the month he's produced a 2.46 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB over 7.1 innings.

Franco was removed from Tuesday night's contest against the Guardians in the seventh inning with an apparent injury, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Franco pitched 3.2 scoreless innings, surrendering one hit and two walks while striking out two batters before his departure. The 25-year-old was able to get Austin Hedges to pop out for the second out in the top of the seventh, but Franco immediately motioned to the dugout after his final pitch. More information on his status will likely be provided in the near future.